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单词 caffeine
释义

caffeine

/ˈkafiːn /
noun [mass noun]
An alkaloid compound which is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system.
  • chemical formula: C8H10N4O2.
The stimulant effects of caffeine in coffee are well known to help improve energy and alertness....
  • They have a similar effect to tea or coffee, since they contain the same alkaloid, caffeine.
  • In flowering plant pollen tubes, caffeine disrupts vesicle zonation at the tip and stops elongation.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French caféine, from café 'coffee'.

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